eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. These differences are not deficits–they are human.

Learning 278

Learning Art Fairness Critical Thinking 278

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Debi Ryan insists that bad days are few and far between in her line of work as a school-based speech language pathologist. Ryan has worked in a public school setting for about two decades, following a stint in the medical track of speech language pathology. She calls her job soul-filling, and she has anecdotes to back it up.

Languages 162

Languages Language Communication Interdisciplinary 162

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Design a mix of 4-6 online and offline activities that correlate with what you usually cover in the first few weeks of the school year. Note : This station rotation series pictured above is designed for a 6th grade English Language Arts class. Create an overview of the rotations with links to resources and documents.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Teachers Assignments Language 521

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented. After engaging with information in a format that feels accessible, students can transition to an activity of their choice designed to help them make meaning.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Disabilities 545

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test. Minnesota previously eliminated its graduation exam requirement for math, which resulted in a decade-long slide in student proficiency.

Education 260

Education Math Exams English 260

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

English Language Arts Graphic Organizers. Digital graphic organizers make it possible to give students the option to complete their work offline and insert an image of their work or use the features inside of a digital document or slide deck to complete the activity. Daily Reading Record.

Reading 545

Reading Coaching English Art 545

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Language 86

Language Languages Instructors Culture 86

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Teachers working with younger students or second language learners can create a choice board with sentence frames to provide students with additional support as they give each other focused feedback. Based on what a student sees in the work they are reviewing, they may be drawn to one option on the choice board over another.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Language Practice: Engage students in conversation practice, pronunciation exercises, or grammar activities.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 24, 2020

At the end of the podcast, we encourage teachers to dedicate time each day for one week to engage in a mindful activity. Hersey and I collaborated on a set of health and wellness boards for parents/elementary students, teenagers, and teachers that we hope will help. Below is the well-being board we designed for teachers.

Curriculum Design 540

Curriculum Design Language Languages Curriculum 540

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The standards guide teachers as they design learning experiences for students; however, the standards are not written in student-friendly language. Teachers working with older students may want to challenge them to work collaboratively to discuss specific standards or learning goals and rewrite them in student-friendly language.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

teachers work with diverse groups, often with varying language backgrounds and ability levels, in both indoor and outdoor settings. Physical education develops students’ motor skills and shapes physical activity and fitness behaviors.

Physical Education 207

Physical Education Education Communication Motivation 207

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM. For MLs, grappling with STEM terms while also navigating a new language can make it extra challenging. Connect with real-world experiences.

STEM 334

STEM English Language Languages 334

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

Whether you did or didn’t make a planning guide, you can use this document to record your favorite activities of the year, reflect on the outcomes, and record your thoughts about what changes you want to make next year. She currently teaches Language Arts and Technology at a bilingual public middle school.

Art 545

Art Online Learning Language Languages 545

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Personalized learning and student resources are the focus in the Ottawa Catholic School Board , where teachers use Gemini to give students differentiated experiences for needs such as special education, English as a second language (ESL) and advanced learners. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

Education 196

Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 196

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

After working on academics, students could choose from a variety of fun yet educational activities, and the game design program–which used a curriculum from Work ED –was one of them. Additionally, the students broadened their vocabulary by learning language thats critical to their academic success.

Skills 230

Skills Students Reading Instructors 230

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Blended learning is the combination of active, engaged learning online combined with active, engaged learning offline to provide students with more control over the time, place, pace, and path of their learning. The station rotation model is a series of stations, or learning activities, and students rotate through them.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Learning Online Learning Activities 545

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place.

English 319

English Language Languages Testing 319

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Blended learning is the thoughtful design and facilitation of learning experiences that strive to shift control from teacher to learner by weaving together active, engaged learning online and offline. There a several types of activities that lend themselves to learners controlling the pace of their experience.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

When it comes to areas in which AI can have a positive impact on students, educators see the greatest potential for AI in language translation (1st), preparing students for career readiness (2nd), and helping them improve grades and test scores (3rd). What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

Students 184

Students Language Languages Coaching 184

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Students come into our classrooms with different life experiences, prior knowledge, and language proficiencies. Beginning with an access prior knowledge activity, diagnostic, or pre-assessment can help us better understand what students know, understand, and can do before we design a sequence of lessons or a unit. MagicSchool.ai

Learning 457

Learning Students Knowledge Math 457

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Duolingos language lessons, which take just a few minutes per session, exemplify how microlearning can make consistent progress both accessible and effective. Students no longer passively consume information – they engage in active dialogue with responsive systems that continuously optimise the educational experience.

Education 167

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 167

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

This was when I realized a choice board format could provide students with the agency to choose an activity that would work for them. Amy Tobener-Talley teaches ELA, ELD, and Digital Technology at a dual-immersion language school in Sonoma County.

Culture 499

Culture Reading Assignments Blended Learning 499

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

When home adults actively engage in their student’s education, it goes beyond positive impact; it substantially enhances attendance and academic outcomes. Use direct and clear language : When communicating with EB families, use clear and straightforward language, avoiding slang or highly technical words that may not translate accurately.

Communication 323

Communication Language Languages Culture 323

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

English 315

English Education Language Languages 315

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In early education, incorporating sensory activities and interactive play can greatly benefit infants and toddlers. Additionally, engaging them in interactive play activities (i.e., In early childhood education, fostering language development and utilizing play-based learning are essential. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

Cognitive Development 303

Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 303

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

His essay, Money Cant Buy Happiness, included valuable reflections on emotional fulfillment and references to The Great Gatsby, yet his ideas were scattered and the language needed refinement. Guided drafting with AI support for language and structure Encourage students to draft their essays in stages, focusing on one section at a time.

English 302

English Writing Teaching Essay 302

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

Language barriers can have a profound impact on these students academic performance, classroom engagement and social connection. Traditional supports for emergent bilingual students, such as peer translation, bilingual aides or simplified language, often fall short in busy classrooms where time and resources are stretched thin.

English 86

English Language Languages Assignments 86

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level.

English 274

English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

When Marisha Speights first started as a speech language pathologist in preschools serving affluent families in Nashville, Tennessee, she used the typical screening and assessment measures that she believed and was taught worked well. It was, I dont think this child has a speech or language issue, but the test says theyre at risk.

Language 143

Language Languages Intelligence Testing 143

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

.” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Given that variability, it makes sense that not all students would need to spend time engaged in the same learning tasks or activities.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Not only do they learn a language but they also have to deal with other school subjects in it. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

Writing 290

Writing Skills Essay Language 290

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Merlyn’s new and upcoming features include: Student device interactions: Control and interact with student devices to launch apps, share content, and conduct group activities with ease. Multi-language support: Switch to Spanish easily, allowing classrooms to engage naturally in their preferred language.

Teachers 266

Teachers Language Languages Learning Outcomes 266

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Breaking language barriers One of the most significant barriers to successful integration of newcomers into communities is language. By offering translation services in more than 133 languages, Bloomz dismantles these barriers, ensuring that important information reaches everyone in a language they select.

Communication 281

Communication Culture Language Languages 281

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2022

From a 5th grade teacher lens, it is evident that students are more likely to engage in an educational activity when it is “gamified,” and even more so when it is gamified with technology. IXL language arts also incorporates gamification, but it is a paid subscription (free 30-day trial). Let’s start off with reading apps and websites.

Gamification 356

Gamification Student Engagement Students Reading 356

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2022

Paraprofessionals, also referred to as classroom aides or a primary support person (PSP), are the glue in the school day, supporting teachers in monitoring classroom activities and ensuring that all students are where they need to be. But another essential role in schools is facing an equally urgent staffing crisis: paraprofessionals.

Special Education 360

Special Education Evaluation Language Languages 360

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

From procedure to problem-solving One way to facilitate more engaging math instruction is to shift from teaching procedure to encouraging active problem-solving. When students talk and explain something, it activates the Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas of the brain, which connects them to a deeper level of meaning and understanding.

Math 309

Math Game-Based Learning Gamification STEM 309